Bhagavad Gita · Verse 6.20
Chapter 6: Atma Sanyama Yoga (Dhyana Yoga) (आत्मसंयमयोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
यत्रोपरमते चित्तं निरुद्धं योगसेवया । यत्र चैवात्मनात्मानं पश्यन्नात्मनि तुष्यति ॥२०॥
yatroparamate cittaṃ niruddhaṃ yogasevayā | yatra caivātmanātmānaṃ paśyannātmani tuṣyati ||20||
Complete Shloka Translation
Where the mind becomes quiet, restrained by yoga practice, and where, seeing the self through oneself, one is content in the self—
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| उपरमते | uparamate | becomes quiet |
| तुष्यति | tuṣyati | is content |
| यत्रोपरमते | yatroparamate | [term] in context of Where the mind becomes quiet, ... |
| चित्तं | cittaṃ | [term] in context of Where the mind becomes quiet, ... |
| निरुद्धं | niruddhaṃ | [term] in context of Where the mind becomes quiet, ... |
| योगसेवया | yogasevayā | [term] in context of Where the mind becomes quiet, ... |
| यत्र | yatra | [term] in context of Where the mind becomes quiet, ... |
| चैवात्मनात्मानं | caivātmanātmānaṃ | [term] in context of Where the mind becomes quiet, ... |
| पश्यन्नात्मनि | paśyannātmani | [term] in context of Where the mind becomes quiet, ... |
| २० | tuṣyati | [term] in context of Where the mind becomes quiet, ... |
becomes quiet
is content
[term] in context of Where the mind becomes quiet, ...
[term] in context of Where the mind becomes quiet, ...
[term] in context of Where the mind becomes quiet, ...
[term] in context of Where the mind becomes quiet, ...
[term] in context of Where the mind becomes quiet, ...
[term] in context of Where the mind becomes quiet, ...
[term] in context of Where the mind becomes quiet, ...
[term] in context of Where the mind becomes quiet, ...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
This begins the connected account in 6.20–6.23. Atman carries several contextual senses as the passage describes inward recognition and contentment.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Inward attention invites a form of fulfillment beyond restless seeking."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What does contentment feel like when restless seeking subsides?
Modern Life Implementation (Practical Real-Life Application)
Apply this verse to master mental clarity and resilience: when your mind wanders into anxiety or distraction, gently bring it back without judgment, maintaining balance in food, sleep, work, and mindful reflection.